Spiritual Friendship

She's climbing the ladder. He's hit rock bottom. Can unselfish love bring them together?Adam struggles to reclaim his life after the death of his brother. While he knows he should trust his faith, he turns to the bottle instead. But a chance meeting with an ambitious beauty inspires purpose, happiness, and something more. Benita won't rest until she's reached the top. But with her next promotion opportunity in Spain, she hopes Adam can help her learn a second language. As she studies with every waking moment, she's surprised how often thoughts of her tutor dance across her mind. What will ...

In this updated edition, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott dig below the surface to the depths of human interactions, offering expert advice and practical tools for improving the most important aspect of human life: Relationships. Designed for college students, young adults, singles, and dating couples, this cutting-edge audiobook teaches the basics of healthy relationships, including friendship, dating, sexuality, and relating to God. Newly updated and expanded to include the latest research on relationship building and vital information on social networking.

Meet a woman who redesigns her garden in response to God’s redesign of her life. Meet a man who wants to laugh with his family more often. Watch a mother and daughter connect in new ways. Observe a grandmother entering into her grandson’s home with encouragement and hope. Listen to the stories of people who are trying to figure out what their gifts are and how they can serve and grow. Set in Washington State, Oregon, London and Switzerland, the short stories in this collection are slices of everyday life on the pathway of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Review The stories in A ...

Broken-hearted after a tragic accident killed her husband and daughter, Hettie Shaw, in her mid-fifties, finds escape in the arms of younger men. When military-trained, Sir Charles reluctantly hires Hettie to solve a blackmail case, it leads to a growing partnership. Their investigation causes a chain reaction that reveals a sinister web surrounding the Welsh town. As they dig deeper, Hettie bites off more than she can chew, and only Gran’s words of wisdom from beyond the grave stop Hettie from becoming a murder victim herself. Set in present-day Wales, UK., free-spirited, PI Hettie Shaw ...

For anyone who's lost a pet, that period of sadness can last for years. Some say never again while others just have to get another. And although the new pet will never take the place of the one you lost, it will certainly bring you great joy. And when this family found Teddy Bear, the wounds of sadness healed and everything changed. A feel-good story everyone should read. After all, once you see Teddy Bear, you'll see your own pet.

THREE AUTHORS HAVE banded together to put out some of their best short stories. The stories are heartfelt and entertaining, and will take you places you have never been. The characters are interesting and the tales told are quite enthralling. The telling is raw and very very honest. You can hear the true emotions rampant, coming through the words. Sit back. You are in for a treat.

One touch, and he’s lost… Since the tragic car accident that left Mia Nicholls with an injured back and a guilty heart, falling in love has been the last thing on her mind. Then Colm Molony, the sexy Celt, gives her a more-than-friends birthday kiss that sets her bells ringing. Colm knew Mia would be trouble as soon as he laid eyes on her, which is one reason he’s kept his distance. His plan to return to Ireland at the end of the year is another. But when Colm holds Mia’s watch and uses his supernatural ability to sense emotions, his instinct to comfort her overrides his intention ...

this book is a short story that will enlighten your imagination to the benefit of love, and its tendencies in the heart of men and women. It is guaranteed to unveil a clear perception about Romance, Family, Friendships and ultimately Love.

Three gorgeous heroes with three very unusual talents… An Uncommon Sense All six senses tell him she’s the one. own-to-earth teacher Grace Fox doesn’t believe in anything that can’t be proven by science. When Ash Rutherford, a famous doctor-turned-medium and Viking lookalike, asks her to tutor his troubled daughter, she has no intention of getting involved with him, but their chemistry is too powerful to ignore. When she attends one of his shows, Ash provides more than enough proof of his talents to convince her he’s not faking it. But can she bring herself to trust him? Making ...

Only she has the power to heal his heart… Freya Fletcher’s ambition to use her nursing skills abroad remains a distant dream while her father’s gambling debts eat into her measly savings. Bound by her job and family responsibilities, she grows desperate to find a way to escape. Nate Taylor is a man on the run, hiding from the life he left behind when he came to Wellington. Following a car accident at fourteen, he developed the ability to heal, but the memory of a boy he couldn’t save continues to haunt him. He doesn’t believe he deserves to be loved, but the gorgeous Freya ...

Many of us wish to share a meal, share our faith, and share our lives with others. We want to open our home to friends and neighbors for the sake of meaningful community, but we're overwhelmed with hospitality hang-ups. Our welcome has been influenced by the messages of the world that tell us hospitality is about our ability to be, host, live, and cook a certain way. In Gather & Give, Amy Hannon inspires you to embrace the simple hospitality of the Bible that values connection more than perfection and people more than presentation.

Jack o’ lanterns glow like smirking, wicked demons in the dark, velvety night. A full harvest moon spills its golden light on unsuspecting towns where each TEENAGE CHRISTIAN AT HALLOWEEN encounters spirits of good and evil. ALI catches “The Slitherer” lurking in her backyard as she unmasks dark deceptions beneath a shimmering October moon. CHERIF finds himself trapped all night inside a cemetery with high above ground vaults. In “the city of the dead” a fierce spiritual battle rages, threatening his life. JANA feels instant enmity with the Ouija board when her twin, Josh, ...

In Friendship in the Desert, we explore the teachings of John Cassian, a key figure in early Christian monasticism, particularly his reflections on friendship as seen in his Conferences with the Fathers of Scetis. This book focuses on how the Desert Fathers understood and practiced friendship in a way that went beyond worldly companionship, rooted in the pursuit of holiness, humility, and spiritual growth. Through the Conference on Friendship, Cassian addresses how true Christian friendship is built upon mutual support, patience, and a shared commitment to asceticism and self-denial. These ...

Immigrant daughter, novice chaplain, bereaved friend: author Chenxing Han (Be the Refuge) takes us on a pilgrimage through the wilds of grief and laughter, pain and impermanence, reconnecting us to both the heartache and inexplicable brightness of being human.

Regina Hartley has had enough. The demands of life have taken a toll on her and, no longer feeling equipped to endure the strain, she decides to end it all in watery surrender. But instead of drowning to death, she finds herself being revived on shore by a concerned, handsome stranger. After saving her, the stranger refuses to leave her alone. Regina realizes she doesn’t mind his attention and finds herself more interested in what else life has to offer overall. But after saving her spirit, will the handsome stranger eventually disappear? Gabriel finds himself in the right place at the ...

An inspiring article for would be writers and novice writers, fearing the reaction of others, when they finally admit their love for the craft. Learn how to own your talents and figure out how to be brave in confessing your creative side.

Semi: The Chosen One In the heart of Northwest Africa, where the desert wind whispers tales of ancient gods and mythical creatures, a young man named Semi awakens to a destiny he never sought. He is a man of faith, his heart holding a unique blend of Muslim, Jewish, and Christian beliefs, a testament to the interconnectedness of spiritual traditions. But Semi's life is about to take a dramatic turn, as he is chosen by a divine force to confront the encroaching darkness threatening to consume the world. ©2025 Zombie Media, LLC

Science fiction reflects on the paths that bring us to the present while shining a light on opportunities and dangers ahead. It's through the power of the imagination that humanity stretches into unknown worlds yet peers into the depths of the human experience. In these stories from OldEarth and Newearth worlds, every character's life speaks to a mysterious whole that we'd miss without them.

"It's A God Thing," is a collection of stories illuminating the blessings that enrich our lives. From enduring friendships to the profound moments of divine intervention, this book captures faith in action. The Stories: The Blessing of Friendship: The unbreakable bonds that sustain us through life's challenges. The Blessing Challenge: Experience the blessings in everyday life. Pawprints on Our Hearts: The unique and touching connections we share with our pets, who truly are family. Special Olympics, Special Memories: The incredible spirit and determination of athletes who redefine what it ...

They’re drawn to each other from the start, but both carry fears they bury. Will they finally reveal their true selves and find forever? Lydia is captivated by Matt immediately. From the first dance, he captures her heart. And when she purchases an older home, and hires him as her contractor, it’s impossible not to fall for him completely. Matt tries to stay away from Lydia, convincing himself she deserves more than a blue-collar guy drowning in insecurities, especially when she’s so perfect. How could these two opposites ever work, despite their attraction? Yet as much as he aims to ...